Jack Black Packs for 'Adventure'

Jack Black will take the lead in "The Lost Adventures of Stone Perlmutter, Jr.," a comedy set up at Universal.

According to the industry trade papers, Black and Ben Cooley will also produce through their Electric Dynamic shingle.

Hot screenwriting duo Peter Huyck and Alex Gregory, who just sold "Pros" to Universal earlier this week, will write the script, which takes a mockumentary-style look at adventurer Stone Perlmutter, Jr. A wannabe Indiana Jones, Perlmutter goes in search of targets including the Abominable Snowman, El Dorado and Jesus' tomb. The faux doc footage will date back to 1979, which should allow for lots of funny hair and music.

Black will get to "Adventures" after starring in "The Year One" for director Harold Ramis and ubiquitous producer Judd Apatow.

Last seen in "The Holiday," Black's upcoming credits include "Margot at the Wedding" and "Be Kind Rewind."